Nordic Africa Institute Development Economics Internship 2027 in Sweden: Research Experience in African Development, Food Security and Economic Policy

Overview

The Nordic Africa Institute Development Economics Internship 2027 provides postgraduate students and graduates with practical research experience at an international research institution located in Uppsala, Sweden. The internship takes place during the spring semester of 2027 and lasts for 20 weeks. Interns work under senior researcher supervision, contributing to research projects that examine economic and social challenges in African nations and other low- and middle-income countries.

What you get

Selected interns gain practical research experience in an international setting and work directly with a senior researcher. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, supporting data collection and analysis, preparing research summaries and policy briefs, documenting project activities, and helping communicate research findings to the public and policy audiences.

Requirements

Applicants must carefully review eligibility and funding requirements, as the internship is unpaid and requires in-person attendance in Uppsala. Participation is restricted to candidates who meet specific Swedish residency and financial-support conditions.

Key dates

The application deadline is 8 November 2026. The internship is scheduled for the spring semester of 2027 and runs for 20 weeks.